Thanks! These happen to be the two companies I do the most ordering from, and now I understand better why I do. Let's keep these cottage company's alive. They serve us well at great risk to themselves during these tough times.

Thank you for posting up here about your interviews with UL Innovators.

Really was fascinating to get a look at the people behind the awesome products that we all love and to hear about what inspired them and how their businesses have matured over time.

Maybe someone/you should consider writing a book about the history of UL Backpacking?

How can we know where we are going if we don't know the history of where we came from?

The "fathers and mothers" of UL are without a doubt unique people who help identify and create an niche market that is having an impact on the mass market backpacking industry.....would make for an interesting read.

David, while Chris doesn't seem to be a UL backpacker, also Henry Shires stated that he has usually a baseweight of around 11 - 13 lb, and still he continues to make very innovative lightweight tents. Maybe we should give them a chance to prove themselves before we judge them?

Regarding Brian, I also would be curious to know, though I am not able to get in touch with him. If you got a good connection to him, feel free to hook up and interview him.